Largely, out of date. To paraphrase myself from earlier, the differences between 'then' and 'now' are as follows:   Increased availability and proficiency of viable alternatives for self-defence.   Increased availability and improved variety/design of handguns.   Different type of 'gun crime' - it is now largely opportunistic.   Today's government need not fear almost any citizens militia, unless absolutely overwhelming.   Today's government is less in need of a (potential) extra army to defend against foreign assault.   I may have missed some...
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